South African allrounder Wiaan Mulder has revealed that West Indies legend Brian Lara has told him he should have pursued the record for the highest individual Test score during South Africa's recent Test victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Wiaan Mulder's declaration at 367*, just shy of Brian Lara's record, sparked debate after his promotion to No. 3 was previously questioned. Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan humorously recalled their doubts about Mulder's batting position.

Wiaan Mulder declared on 367 in South Africa's dominant win over Zimbabwe, falling short of Brian Lara's iconic 400. But Lara later told Mulder he should've gone for it and backed him to try again.